Add 1/36 and 2/16
1/36 + 2/16 is 11/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
4/144 + 18/144 = 4 + 18/144 = 22/144 - 22/144 simplified gives 11/72
- So, 1/36 + 2/16 = 11/72
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